Emperor Zhezong of Song
Emperor Zhezong of China's Northern Song Dynasty is known chiefly for his powerful support of Daoism.
Zhezong claimed descent from the Yellow Emperor, paid homage to certain sacred Daoist texts believed to be of heavenly or other supernatural origin, and patronized a number of prominent Daoist sects both old and new. Daoist ritual masters, further, were brought into the imperial court, where they vied with Buddhist masters for prestige and influence.
| Preceded by Emperor Shenzong of Song |
Emperor of Song 1085-1100 |
Succeeded by Emperor Huizong of Song |
References
- Conrad Schirokauer, et al, A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations, Fourth Edition, Cengage Learning (2012), 201.